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Troy woman pleads guilty to yearslong fraud to obtain benefits
BANGOR — A Troy woman has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Bangor to Social Security fraud, health care fraud, and theft of public money. According to court records, from about October 2013 to February 2020, Christie Mitchell, 49, lied to the Social Security Administration (SSA) about her husband’s presence in her household and his income to fraudulently appear eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
Woman killed after crash on I-95 in Wells
WELLS, Maine (WABI) - A woman from Albion was killed Friday morning after a multiple-vehicle crash in Wells. It happened on the southbound side of the Turnpike just before 9 a.m. near mile marker 20. State Police say a car driven by 23-year-old Oguzhan Cildir of Massachusetts hit a minivan...
3 charged in connection with vehicle burglaries in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD (WGME) -- Multiple people are facing charges in connection with almost a dozen vehicle burglaries in Fairfield. Fairfield police say they were called to help Waterville police around 6 a.m. on Wednesday with a report of suspicious activity on College Avenue. Officers responded to the area and found two...
After 26 years, Game Loft founders pass torch to new executive director
The Board of Directors of the Maine Youth Alliance, which oversees the programs of the Game Loft and I Know ME in Belfast and at Mt. View in Thorndike, announces the appointment of Dr. Caer Hallundbaek to the position of Executive Director. Hallundbaek brings 25 years of leadership experience to...
Maine Central Institute hosts annual International Food Festival
PITTSFIELD, Maine (WABI) -A fun and delicious tradition returns to Pittsfield this Sunday. Students and staff at Maine Central Institute prepared an abundance of foods from various cultures for their annual International Food Festival. This event has been hosted since 2007, to help celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the...
Fire breaks out at home in Brooks
BROOKS, Maine (WABI) - Flames broke out at a home in Brooks on Wednesday night. Crews arrived at the School Street home just before eight. Firefighters say they were able to contain the fire to one side of the building. They say the damage was minimized and that it shouldn’t...
Man arrested after lengthy standoff in Levant
LEVANT (WGME) -- A Maine man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police in Levant. The Penobscot County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence assault around 10 a.m. on Wednesday on South Levant Road. Deputies were able to remove a female victim from the scene. They say...
Clinton man found dead after Wardens, police search woods near his home
CLINTON, Maine — As of 6:30 p.m. Monday, Clinton police announced that Damon Bickford was found dead in the woods near his home. No foul play is suspected. =AZVGBXWdF_CZ5qcm4lR5Eqok67MACJP2uzR8bm_m5ZLiNaqzFooGShkHIz4a6mm2RZU3iJEv-i_8LSeGYuQcSN9XrAxOxX_d8QpN5_vJ0v9i36d4UVWjXUEFHHq2ZyB1vza9PEvXDHmszkleJ5zs8avR5ODeTVW8VSj8u8gFOEHVv0HyH6Vo-VDEw_hZG2MFpzK1R0gUd8DAtnvMC8MDvfJb&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R]-R" target="_blank">Clinton Police say Damon Bickford, 40 had last been seen at around 10 p.m. Sunday at his home at 1665 Bangor Road.
What a Superfund designation for PFAS means for Mainers fighting polluters
The ruling comes at a time when Maine judges haven't found a direct causal relationship between most paper mills in the state that may have been using the chemicals and homeowners with contaminated wells seeking damages in lawsuits.
International Food Festival in Pittsfield to offer food from more than a dozen countries
PITTSFIELD, Maine (WABI) - Have you ever wanted to sample foods from countries around the world while learning about different cultures?. This Sunday, you and your family can do just that. Students and staff at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield are preparing for their annual International Food Festival. It’s a...
On the Streets of Waterville: A Homeless Crisis Unfolding
The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville, which provides housing assistance, job opportunities, and other aid 24 hours a day, is the state’s only low-barrier shelter between Portland and Bangor. Unlike conventional shelters, low-barrier facilities extend refuge to individuals regardless of their sobriety or mental health status, prioritizing immediate sanctuary and basic needs for those experiencing homelessness.
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